Special Education and Teaching at Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT · Master's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Quinnipiac University graduates in special education and teaching earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Quinnipiac University Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 280 colleges reporting special education and teaching earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $104,208 | $94,822 | #1 | $83,983 |
| 2 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $95,677 | $87,060 | #5 | $79,384 |
| 3 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $95,089 | $86,525 | #7 | $74,460 |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $94,601 | $90,041 | #2 | $76,836 |
| 5 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $94,588 | $86,069 | #8 | $78,713 |
| 6 | Pace University New York, NY | $91,867 | $87,438 | #4 | $79,259 |
| 7 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $91,444 | $83,208 | #11 | $77,631 |
| 8 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $90,918 | $86,535 | #6 | $77,678 |
| 9 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $89,791 | $81,704 | #13 | — |
| 10 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $88,978 | $84,689 | #9 | $77,182 |
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| 120 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $64,598 | $65,677 | #94 | $60,177 |
| 121 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $64,424 | $56,732 | #234 | $57,760 |
| 122 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | $64,421 | $63,293 | #132 | $54,613 |
| 123 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $64,220 | $57,819 | #223 | $56,367 |
| 124 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $64,126 | $63,742 | #122 | $63,006 |
| 125 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $64,110 | $62,988 | #140 | $56,992 |
| 126 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $64,021 | $58,970 | #205 | — |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Quinnipiac University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $54,109 | — | — |
Other Majors at Quinnipiac University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $144,160 | $115,260 | #19 of 92 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $140,822 | $142,595 | #39 of 216 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $121,741 | — | #2 of 16 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $115,669 | $110,733 | #10 of 14 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $109,384 | $77,487 | #242 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $100,421 | — | #40 of 159 |
| Biology | $94,066 | $61,503 | #6 of 57 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $93,639 | — | #7 of 82 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $80,998 | $70,958 | #30 of 211 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $80,508 | $60,845 | #10 of 20 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $73,963 | — |
| Social Work | $71,091 | $58,000 | #44 of 279 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $63,241 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,725 | $51,985 | #177 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Quinnipiac University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,367 one year after graduating and $64,220 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Quinnipiac University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Quinnipiac University ranks #123 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Quinnipiac University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,586.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.